Rockham, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

27 Population 54/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Education

2.1 / 5.0

14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockham, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

58% below

100.0% high school+

Obesity Rate

37.1%

16% above

18.9% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

44°F

How Rockham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rockham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty

Bachelor's

42%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockham a Good Place to Live?

2.1 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

14.3% of adults in Rockham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockham has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population27

Median Age42.8 yrs

Density54/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans23.8%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$25,715

Unemployment

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$549M

Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership100.0%

Zillow$157,240

Housing Units24

Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%

Diabetes10.9%

Smoking18.9%

Heart Disease6.6%

Premature Death8,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F

Rain22.4 in/yr

Elevation1,399 ft

Education

Bachelor's+14.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%

Broadband66.7%

Internet Speed58 Mbps

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockham was built in 1938.

The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (42 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

40.7% of the population has a disability.